Brian Hopkins

About Brian Hopkins

As Vice President of Emerging Technology and Principal Analyst at Forrester, I help organizations navigate the rapidly advancing fields of emerging technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. My work focuses on enabling clients to connect data, insights, knowledge, and AI to unlock measurable value and prepare for the future of innovation. Through research on AI value management, AI agents, and artificial general intelligence (AGI), I provide actionable frameworks that help enterprises translate technological potential into strategic advantage.This work builds on my deep experience helping organizations understand the evolving nature of data and technology. I’ve write Forrester’s highly popular Top Emerging Technologies research series, and today I’ve expanded that work to manage a portfolio of research around these transformative technologies. This role has given me a unique, bird’s-eye view of the technological future as it rapidly unfolds for our clients. I also pioneered concepts like \"insights-driven\" and \"systems of insight,\" equipping enterprises to turn data into actionable insights that drive decision-making and competitive differentiation.Looking ahead, I’m committed to helping clients chart a course through AI accelerated innovation through emerging technologies, ensuring they are prepared to thrive in a world that continues to accelerate.

Experience

1. VP Emerging Technology Portfolio

   Forrester

   Jan 2021 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Forrester is a research and advisory company that offers a variety of services including research, consulting, and events. Forrester has headquarters in Cambridge, MA and London. As VP of Emerging Technology Research, Brian coordinates Forrester\'s portfolio across dozens of analysts to execute the company\'s vision of a connected body of content and services for its clients. Brian curates and publishes Forrester\'s Top Emerging Technology research stream, and advises clients on how to get the most out of emerging technology while managing the risk.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1984 — 1989

Skills

• Enterprise Content Management
• Visionary
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Business Process
• Business Intelligence
• Agile Project Management
• Software Project Management
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Analysis
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Data Modeling
• Management
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Uml
• Data Warehousing
• Big Data
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Data Integration
• Soa
• Analytics
• Business Process Management
• Innovation
• Software Development
• IT Management
• IT Strategy
• Business Analysis
• Architectures
• Information Management
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Data Center
• Process Modeling
• Business Architecture
• Leadership
• Saas
• Program Management